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en-caFri, 22 Feb 2019 11:47:50 ESTDomee Shi brings her love of food to the screen with Oscar-nominated Baohttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/20/domme-shi-brings-her-love-of-food-to-the-screen-with-oscar-nominated-bao.html
2f09171f-8f88-40a5-8fd2-b511658d57d4Victoria Ahearn - The Canadian PressWed, 20 Feb 2019 16:25:08 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/20/domme-shi-brings-her-love-of-food-to-the-screen-with-oscar-nominated-bao/bao.jpg"/><br/>Food and family are at the heart of Pixar animated short Bao, for which Toronto-raised Domee Shi is up for an Oscar on Sunday. Domee Shi brings her love of food to the screen with Oscar-nominated Bao“Bao,” by Domee Shi, is a charming look at a married Chinese-Canadian woman with empty-nest syndrome who dotes on an adorable little dumpling that miraculously springs to life at the dinner table, and is the first Pixar short directed by a woman. Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesPixar Animation StudiosAmerica’s Got Talent: The Champions crowns its winnerhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/19/americas-got-talent-the-champions-crowns-its-winner.html
f626e697-fa19-45fe-8ea6-82f027bf89daBill Keveney - USA TodayTue, 19 Feb 2019 14:38:44 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/19/americas-got-talent-the-champions-crowns-its-winner/terry_crews_and_shim_lin.jpg"/><br/>Sleight-of-hand artist Shin Lim wasn’t certain the voters got it right.America’s Got Talent: The Champions crowns its winnerShim Lin, right, winner of America's Got Talent: The Champions, with host Terry Crews. The sleight-of-hand artist, born in Vancouver, initially didn’t want to take part in the show.NBCJordin AlthausThe real book behind Green Book: a means to keep Black Americans safe but also a guide to having funhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/19/the-real-book-behind-green-book-a-means-to-keep-black-americans-safe-but-also-a-guide-to-having-fun.html
b53bd8fb-7fee-4626-8c9c-62ca1b1f3422Debra Yeo - Toronto StarTue, 19 Feb 2019 10:19:39 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/19/the-real-book-behind-green-book-a-means-to-keep-black-americans-safe-but-also-a-guide-to-having-fun/green_book_1947.jpg"/><br/>Yoruba Richen’s documentary The Green Book: Guide to Freedom, debuting on the Smithsonian Channel Feb. 25, tells the story of the real travel guide that gave the Oscar-nominated movie its name.The real book behind Green Book: a means to keep Black Americans safe but also a guide to having funThe cover of the 1947 edition of the Green Book, the Black travellers' guide book that is the subject of the documentary The Green Book: A Guide to Freedom. COURTESY OF SMITHSONIAN CHANNELThe real book behind Green Book: a means to keep Black Americans safe but also a guide to having funA page in the Green Book of 1966-67 shows some of the listings for Canada, including 12 places in Toronto. SCHOMBURG CENTERThe real book behind Green Book: a means to keep Black Americans safe but also a guide to having funThe resort area of Idlewild in northwest Michigan catered to Black vacationers. It was a place where they could enjoy themselves free from anti-Black racism, according to the documentary The Green Book: Guide to Freedom. COURTESY OF SMITHSONIAN CHANNELOn The Bachelor, the knives come out as Colton chooses his final fourhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/review/2019/02/19/on-the-bachelor-the-knives-come-out-as-colton-chooses-his-final-four.html
e6bafb7b-ac8b-473d-8a82-39e1d501319fDebra Yeo - Toronto StarTue, 19 Feb 2019 05:00:00 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/review/2019/02/19/on-the-bachelor-the-knives-come-out-as-colton-chooses-his-final-four/colton_and_tayshia.jpg"/><br/>Kirpa and Tayshia do their best to throw Cassie and Caelynn under the bus as Colton takes the women to Denver.On The Bachelor, the knives come out as Colton chooses his final fourColton Underwood and contestant Tayshia share ice cream with his dog Sniper on The Bachelor. Later, Tayshia tried to feed Colton a line about Cassie and Caelynn.JOSH VERTUCCIABCNetflix cancels Jessica Jones and The Punisher, ending partnership with Marvelhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/18/netflix-cancels-jessica-jones-and-the-punisher-marvel-tv-responds-with-vague-confirmation.html
cfb541a9-9bc8-47c1-a8bb-6d447c26abc4Randall Roberts - Los Angeles TimesMon, 18 Feb 2019 22:44:35 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/18/netflix-cancels-jessica-jones-and-the-punisher-marvel-tv-responds-with-vague-confirmation/jessica_jones.jpg"/><br/>Published on Marvel’s website as “a letter to Marvel Television fans,” Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb acknowledged the news without once mentioning Netflix by name.Netflix cancels Jessica Jones and The Punisher, ending partnership with MarvelNetflix has announced the cancellation of Marvel’s Jessica Jones and The Punisher, effectively ending its partnership with Disney-owned Marvel. David GiesbrechtTNSThey play dysfunctional family members in The Umbrella Academy, but off-screen the show’s stars are a cohesive bunchhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/17/they-play-dysfunctional-family-members-in-the-umbrella-academy-but-off-screen-the-shows-stars-are-a-cohesive-bunch.html
b3f410a7-867a-401f-803b-49ffac2053a1Debra Yeo - Toronto StarSun, 17 Feb 2019 07:30:00 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/17/they-play-dysfunctional-family-members-in-the-umbrella-academy-but-off-screen-the-shows-stars-are-a-cohesive-bunch/point.jpg"/><br/>Tom Hopper, Robert Sheehan, David Castaneda, Emmy Raver-Lampman and Cameron Britton rave about each other and about their Netflix series during interviews in Toronto.They play dysfunctional family members in The Umbrella Academy, but off-screen the show’s stars are a cohesive bunchFrom left, Cameron Britton, Tom Hopper, Mary J Blige, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan (behind), Ellen Page and David Castaneda.Rick MadonikToronto StarThey play dysfunctional family members in The Umbrella Academy, but off-screen the show’s stars are a cohesive bunchEmmy Raver-Lampman on the red carpet Thursday in Toronto as Umbrella Academy castmate Robert Sheehan peeks out behind her as he waits his turn at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.Rick MadonikToronto StarBachelor Colton Underwood says he was groped at a charity event: I’m not a ‘zoo animal’https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/15/bachelor-colton-underwood-says-he-was-groped-at-a-charity-event-im-not-a-zoo-animal.html
1618c16a-1e48-4e37-9993-d89ea92a41a3Cydney Henderson - USA TodayFri, 15 Feb 2019 19:43:32 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/15/bachelor-colton-underwood-says-he-was-groped-at-a-charity-event-im-not-a-zoo-animal/colton_underwood.jpg"/><br/>Bachelor Colton Underwood says he was groped at a charity event: I’m not a ‘zoo animal’Bachelor star Colton Underwood poses with Bob Saget of ABC’s Videos After Dark in the 2019 Winter TCA Getty Images Portrait Studio in Pasadena, Calif.RICH FURYGETTY IMAGESJohn Oliver is ready to return to Last Week Tonighthttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/15/john-oliver-is-ready-to-return-to-last-week-tonight.html
9a951c08-0774-4d7d-97e6-82b5ee733515Patrick Ryan - USA TodayFri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/15/john-oliver-is-ready-to-return-to-last-week-tonight/glitter.jpg"/><br/>The sardonic British host of the HBO show has been off the air since mid-November, but has spent most of that time away prepping for the series’ sixth season, premiering Sunday at 11 p.m. John Oliver is ready to return to Last Week TonightLast Week Tonight’s host, John Oliver, is ready to get back to politics, The HBO show’s sixth season will begin on Sunday. Ilya S. SavenokGetty ImagesStreaming recommendations: The Umbrella Academy and Lorena, both arriving Fridayhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/review/2019/02/14/streaming-recommendations-the-umbrella-academy-and-lorena-both-arriving-friday.html
d4b64c18-622c-4c82-a64a-3c30a280b3cfRaju Mudhar - Staff ReporterThu, 14 Feb 2019 11:45:02 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/review/2019/02/14/streaming-recommendations-the-umbrella-academy-and-lorena-both-arriving-friday/ellen_page.jpg"/><br/>A comic-book series and a return to a ’90s story of media, mutilation and abuse both arrive on streaming services on Friday. Streaming recommendations: The Umbrella Academy and Lorena, both arriving FridayEllen Page stars as Vanya in The Umbrella Academy. You may be sick of the comic-book thing, but this is worth checking out.Christos KalohoridisNETFLIXStreaming recommendations: The Umbrella Academy and Lorena, both arriving FridayThe former Lorena Bobbitt is the inevitable star of Amazon Prime Video’s Lorena.EPKEPKRachelle Lefevre transfers her acting skills to a courtroom in Proven Innocenthttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/13/rachelle-lefevre-transfers-her-acting-skills-to-a-courtroom-in-proven-innocent.html
db67f714-776b-47ed-8ae4-8347dd0fd751Rick Bentley - Tribune News ServiceWed, 13 Feb 2019 13:53:37 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/13/rachelle-lefevre-transfers-her-acting-skills-to-a-courtroom-in-proven-innocent/rachelle_lefevre.jpg"/><br/>The Canadian actress plays a defence lawyer who was once wrongfully convicted of murder herself in Fox TV series.Rachelle Lefevre transfers her acting skills to a courtroom in Proven InnocentMontreal-born Rachelle Lefevre has added Fox drama Proven Innocent to her long list of credits.LISA O’CONNORTNSActor Eric Bana wears mask of sociopath well in Netflix turn as real-life con man Dirty Johnhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/13/actor-eric-bana-wears-the-mask-of-a-sociopath-well-in-his-netflix-turn-as-real-life-con-man-dirty-john.html
84a33d1f-d416-4e1a-84a7-34491a44ef9cDebra Yeo - Toronto StarWed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/13/actor-eric-bana-wears-the-mask-of-a-sociopath-well-in-his-netflix-turn-as-real-life-con-man-dirty-john/dirty_john.jpg"/><br/>Debra Newell’s story of betrayal and manipulation at the hands of her ex-husband John Meehan inspires Netflix series starring Eric Bana.Actor Eric Bana wears mask of sociopath well in Netflix turn as real-life con man Dirty JohnEric Bana plays real-life con man John Meehan and Connie Britton plays his wife Debra Newell in the Netflix series Dirty John. BravoBRAVOWhy the family sitcom genre can succeed even as Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory endhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/12/why-the-family-sitcom-genre-can-succeed-even-as-modern-family-the-big-bang-theory-end.html
dbf02e3e-4ecc-42ad-88e9-79397919db46Peter Sblendorio - New York Daily NewsTue, 12 Feb 2019 14:25:13 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/12/why-the-family-sitcom-genre-can-succeed-even-as-modern-family-the-big-bang-theory-end/fuller_house.jpg"/><br/>Why the family sitcom genre can succeed even as Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory endCandace Cameron Bure, Jode Sweetin and Andrea Barber in Fuller House. The Netflix series is one of several family sitcoms wrapping up its run. MIKE YARISHNETFLIX VIA TNSOn The Bachelor, two women make surprise exits with warnings for Coltonhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/review/2019/02/12/on-the-bachelor-two-women-make-surprise-exits-with-warnings-for-colton.html
ccb49090-a4bc-47fe-a540-de8b4b783d23Debra Yeo - Toronto StarTue, 12 Feb 2019 05:00:00 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/review/2019/02/12/on-the-bachelor-two-women-make-surprise-exits-with-warnings-for-colton/demi_and_colton.jpg"/><br/>One woman leaves of her own accord; another gets pushed out; both tell Colton he needs to get smarter about his choices.On The Bachelor, two women make surprise exits with warnings for ColtonDemi, seen on an earlier episode with Colton Underwood, paid a surprise visit to his hotel suite on The Bachelor. RICK ROWELLABCVinay Menon: Fox News host Pete Hegseth should’ve kept his dirty secret to himselfhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/opinion/2019/02/11/fox-news-host-pete-hegseth-shouldve-kept-his-dirty-secret-to-himself.html
d9b5939d-e065-400d-a33e-14104697fcb5Vinay Menon - Entertainment ColumnistMon, 11 Feb 2019 15:47:54 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/opinion/2019/02/11/fox-news-host-pete-hegseth-shouldve-kept-his-dirty-secret-to-himself/petehegseth.jpg"/><br/>Hegseth’s proclaimed habit of never washing his hands is emblematic of a rise in superstition and distrust that’s putting public health at risk. Vinay Menon: Fox News host Pete Hegseth should’ve kept his dirty secret to himselfFox News host Pete Hegseth, right, claims germs aren't real so that's why he doesn't wash his hands.YouTube/Fox NewsEllen DeGeneres will visit Toronto for two Q&Ashttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/11/ellen-degeneres-will-visit-toronto-for-two-qas.html
dae0b935-43fa-4eda-85ca-2b71e46b8786Debra Yeo - Toronto StarMon, 11 Feb 2019 06:00:00 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/11/ellen-degeneres-will-visit-toronto-for-two-qas/ellen_degeneres.jpg"/><br/>The beloved talk show host is to appear March 3 for two shows at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena in A Conversation With Ellen DeGeneres.Ellen DeGeneres will visit Toronto for two Q&As Talk-show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres is Toronto-bound for A Conversation With Ellen DeGeneres.RYAN PFLUGERNEW YORK TIMES FILE PHOTOWho’s watching streaming service BritBox as it celebrates a year in Canada? A lot of women over 45https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/10/whos-watching-streaming-service-britbox-as-it-celebrates-a-year-in-canada-a-lot-of-women-over-50.html
ef991b4d-24f5-4f07-91d4-2f861a6c1c61Debra Yeo - Toronto StarSun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/10/whos-watching-streaming-service-britbox-as-it-celebrates-a-year-in-canada-a-lot-of-women-over-50/rowan_as_maigret.jpg"/><br/>President Soumya Sriraman says the British TV service is succeeding by being ‘something to somebody’ instead of ‘everything to everybody’ like streaming giants Netflix and Amazon.Who’s watching streaming service BritBox as it celebrates a year in Canada? A lot of women over 45Rowan Atkinson in Maigret, one of the more popular series on streaming service Britbox. COURTESY OF BRITBOXPamela Adlon continues Better Things without Louis C.K.https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/08/pamela-adlon-continues-better-things-without-louis-ck.html
8b5eabf8-3711-49e3-adec-621b18dcf562Bill Keveney - USA TodayFri, 8 Feb 2019 00:00:00 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/08/pamela-adlon-continues-better-things-without-louis-ck/adlon_mikey.jpg"/><br/>Better Things creator, director and star Pamela Adlon no longer writes the series with disgraced comedian Louis C.K., but his influence is remains in the show, while Adlon also tries to make “a safe space” on set.Pamela Adlon continues Better Things without Louis C.K.For Better Things creator, director and star Pamela Adlon, left with and Mikey Madison during a panel in Pasadena, Calif., on Monday, writing the series is very different now that the FX network has cut ties with comedian Louis C.K.Richard ShotwellInvision/The Associated PressModern Family is coming to an end with its 11th seasonhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/06/modern-family-is-coming-to-an-end-with-its-11th-season.html
42a161ce-b592-4fbc-90dc-57062e0ee8efYvonne Villarreal - Los Angeles TimesWed, 6 Feb 2019 15:55:21 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/06/modern-family-is-coming-to-an-end-with-its-11th-season/modern_family.jpg"/><br/>The show about a blended family in Southern California has won 22 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most awarded comedy series on television.Modern Family is coming to an end with its 11th seasonFrom left, Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell, Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson in a scene from Modern Family.RICHARD CARTWRIGHTABC VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESSTom Green’s T-shirts on Celebrity Big Brother are a silent show of support for a friend with cancerhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/06/tom-greens-t-shirts-on-celebrity-big-brother-are-a-silent-show-of-support-for-a-friend-with-cancer.html
10868c5b-c7fb-4f05-a643-2f3642aba5a7Tony Wong - Television CriticWed, 6 Feb 2019 10:46:40 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/06/tom-greens-t-shirts-on-celebrity-big-brother-are-a-silent-show-of-support-for-a-friend-with-cancer/tom_3.jpg"/><br/>Adam Luedicke, once regularly seen on Green’s cable show, watches his old friend use CBS program to direct money to Luedicke’s wife in her fight with cancer.Tom Green’s T-shirts on Celebrity Big Brother are a silent show of support for a friend with cancerCanadian Tom Green in Celebrity Big Brother.CBSTom Green’s T-shirts on Celebrity Big Brother are a silent show of support for a friend with cancerTom Green in Celebrity Big Brother.CBSTom Green’s T-shirts on Celebrity Big Brother are a silent show of support for a friend with cancerTom Green in Celebrity Big Brother.CBSKristoff St. John’s last Young and the Restless episode airs Wednesday after the actor’s deathhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2019/02/06/kristoff-st-johns-last-soap-episode-airs-wednesday.html
d3baa654-7316-4e80-94ca-55dd0a69d576The Associated PressWed, 6 Feb 2019 09:04:37 EST<img src="https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/television/2019/02/06/kristoff-st-johns-last-soap-episode-airs-wednesday/kristoff_st_john.jpg"/><br/>Kristoff St. John played Neil Winters on “The Young and the Restless” since 1991 and earned himself nine Daytime Emmy Nominations including one win in 1992. Kristoff St. John’s last Young and the Restless episode airs Wednesday after the actor’s deathKristoff St. John’s last “The Young and the Restless” episode will air Wednesday on CBS and a special tribute to St. John will air during Friday’s show. Kevin WinterTNS